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Diskers version 1.52
Copyright (C) 1995 by Fineware Systems and Al Meadows
All Rights Reserved
*** Standard Installation ***
Follow this easy one-time installation procedure:
1) Create a directory to hold the Diskers related files. The
recommended directory name (used in the following instructions) is
"C:\DISKERS".
2) Copy all Diskers-related files to this directory. At a minimum
you need the following files:
DISKERS.EXE
DISKERS.HLP
DISKERS.WAV
3) Note: You will also need a copy of VBRUN300.DLL. This file is
available within many CompuServe forums. To obtain this file from
CompuServe, GO WINUTIL and search for the file VBRUN3.ZIP.
4) You may optionally copy the following files to C:\DISKERS:
MUSCLE.VBX
Note: It is possible that you may have existing copies of these files
within your WINDOWS or WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory or within other directories
on your system. These files are used by many different applications both
from shareware and commercial companies. The proper location for these
files is within the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. Caution, before you copy
these files to the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory, you should use the Windows
File Manager to see if copies of these files already exist.
If these files are not present within the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory, you
may simply copy them into it and proceed to step 5.
If versions of any of the files are already on your computer, you should
use the Windows File Manager to look at each file's date & time to determine
if the existing version is newer than the files included within the
DISKERS.ZIP file. If your existing files are newer, Diskers should
work just fine with them and you can proceed to step 5.
If Diskers files are newer, you should move your original files
to a temporary directory in case you encounter problems with other
software and need to get them back.
Once you have moved the older files to a temporary location, you may
copy the Diskers supplied versions to your WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
Note: Once Diskers is installed and running, you can use it's ability
to peek inside files and view the file's version information. This will
generally confirm which one is the older version.
4) Use the Windows Program Manager to place Diskers within an
existing program group or create a new group and then add the program
to it. Refer to your Windows' documentation on adding new programs
and groups.
NOTE: Fineware is aware that the install process is complicated and we
would like to help. In general, shareware downloads need to be as small
as possible to reduce connect time charges. If you are not comfortable
with the installation process described above, you may contact us and
for a small postage and handling charge ($2), we will send you a complete
setup and installation package. This will still be the unregistered
version of Diskers but it will contain everything you need to
properly and easily install the program.
That's all there is to installing Diskers. When Diskers is
activated for the first time, a few one-time only dialog boxes and
messages are displayed.
Remember that while Diskers is active, online help is always
available by pressing the F1 key.
Common installation problems:
Many of today's applications include components from other 3rd party
distributors. These components are like snap-together parts.
When an application is initially designed, the programmer
is probably using the latest version of all of the components his
application needs. Over time, these components may be enhanced to
include new features and capabilities. A frequent problem occurs when
a newer application makes use of features that were not available
in earlier version of the software. This can cause problems when
multiple versions of these components exist on your computer.
Please refer to the following list of files and eliminate older
version if possible.
MUSCLE.VBX
Other Common Problems:
SYMPTOM: A GPFault occurs when you launch the program. Normally, this
will be the result of a conflict with some aspect of Diskers and
your video card. The module that reports the fault will have a file
extension of .DRV and most likely, you will be using a driver with more
than 256 colors.
CURE: Make sure that you are using the latest driver. Contact your video
card manufacturer. If this does not fix it, try adjusting the number of
colors used up or down as well as adjusting the resolution. If this still
does not correct the problem, use the standard VGA drivers which ship
with Windows.
>>> New Users: Please select "Contents" <<<
>>> from the Diskers "Help" pull-down menu. <<<
*** Requirements ***
This program requires Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups.
*** Documentation ***
For full documentation, including context sensitive help, press
the F1 key at any time while running Diskers.
*** List Of Files ***
The Diskers package consists of the following files:
README.TXT introductory information
DISKERS.HLP complete documentation in windows help format
DISKERS.EXE required executable
MUSCLE.VBX required custom control
LICENSE.TXT license agreement/warranty disclaimer
ORDER.TXT order form
VENDOR.TXT information for Shareware Distributors/Disk Vendors
FILE_ID.DIZ brief description for bulletin boards]
COMPRESS.EXE required executable
COMPRESS.PIF required program information file
If you did not receive all these files please contact the author via
electronic mail to
70650,2022 on CompuServe,
70650.2022@compuserve.com on Internet/Web Site is http://www.fineware.com
BBTK05A on Prodigy,
VB AL on America OnLine,
FINEWARE on Microsoft Network
or by sending postal mail to Fineware Systems, P.O. Box 75776,
Oklahoma City, Ok 73147.